We started off August with a big birthday bash for the little kiddos. Their birthdays are 4 days apart at the end of August but since we were moving August 10th we had a San Diego birthday party on the 1st. Jourdan turned 3 and Layla turned 1. All of our San Diego family came. It was sad because we knew this was one of the last times we would all be together. When you are in the military it is always hard to make close friends because you know you are going to get re-stationed and have to leave everyone. But the best way to leave is to have a big party! We decided to do a beach party for the kids.

Our friend, Jessica, made a phenomenal cake for the kids. They each had their own personal cake and then a palm tree for the main cake.

Birthday Girl

Tyler, one of the twin babies I will eventually steal.

Layla eating off the boy's plates. This was after she already had her lunch.

Bubble time!

Birthday Boy (He is trying to eat the bubbles)

My Abby-licious / Jourdan's future wife. :)

And a beach party would not be complete without sand!

Present time!

Jourdan looks so excited for his cake, doesn't he? Don't worry he dug in as soon as we were done singing Happy Birthday.

Ok now get ready for all the group shots!

This is my love, Amber. I miss her bunches. And she loves my kids bunches. I think she kinda likes me too. :)

My soul mate, Jessica, and cake baker extraordinaire! We have the same thumbs. :)

I know I have posted a video of Layla walking but here are some pictures from when she first started to walk. She had just figured out how to stand well and was taking a few steps. She was a 11 months old in these pictures.

Awhile back before we left San Diego our Nana came to visit. While she was visiting, the boys went to Dana Point to go finishing. We tagged along with some friends to eat dinner and walk along the docks. Jourdan and Abby had such a fun time.

They picked cattails.

They were constantly running ahead of us.

They became monsters and hid in the grass with the cattails.

And finally they became transformers and changed right before our eyes on the sidewalk.

It was amazing. :)

Five minutes after getting in the car the kids were out...as well as the adults. Don't worry I didn't sleep and drive. I took one for the team.